Speeding

Speeding is one of the main causes of traffic crashes. "Exceeding reasonable safe speed" was one of the leading contributing causes reported by law enforcement officers for all traffic collisions in Washington State in 2011, and accounted for 7,261 collisions in King County....Washington Department of Transportation, 2011 Annual Collision Data Summary

From 2008 to 2012, 366 motorcyclists died and 2,132 motorcyclists were seriously injured in Washington. During this period, 71 motorcyclists died and 478 motorcyclists were seriously injured in King County. ...Washington Traffic Safety Commission, July 2013

Speeding makes it harder for drivers to steer around curves, objects on the roads, stop quickly, or react to dangerous situations. High speeds also reduce the effectiveness of the vehicle structure, seatbelts, airbags, guardrails, barriers, and other protective devices in crashes.

Driving above posted speed limits is not only dangerous but can cost you money! Law enforcement agencies have traffic units and officers who conduct regular traffic safety patrols and many agencies also receive additional funds to provide extra patrols to enforce speed limits.

Do you need to attend a traffic safety school as part of a court-imposed condition? The following police departments offer traffic safety schools. Review the following websites and contact the schools directly to determine if you are eligible to attend.